Theatre September

Every Sat Until Oct 3-Quackery Codswallop III at Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. Noon-5pm. £1 on demand.

Until 3-Daisy Miller by Henry James at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £16-£24. Box office (01684) 892277.

5-10-Your Never Can Tell by Bernard Shaw at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £16-24. Box office (01684) 892277.

12-17-National Hero by Terry Mackay at Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. Box office (01684) 892277.

Concerts September

3-Members of the Philomusica Choral Society at Upton Parish Church. 7.30pm. £5 on the door.

3-ESO outdoor concert at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. £20, children £8. Box office (01836) 791045 or (01684) 584924.

4-Malvern Hills & District Brass Band, Priory Park, Great Malvern. 2.30-4pm.

10-Organ recital by Peter Dykes at Holy Trinity, Bosbury. 7.30pm. £7.50 adults, £3 children, £15 family. Details (01531) 670634. Part of Music at Bosbury 2005. In aid of church funds.

10-Last night of the proms at Queen Elizabeth High School, Bromyard. 8pm. £3 adults, £1.50 children & OAPs on the door.

10-Mozart-themed programme at St Mary Magdalene Church, Croome Park. 7.30pm. £10 incl non-alcoholic wine from (01905) 371006.

10-Cotswold Male Voice Choir in concert at Pauntley Church. 7pm. £10 from (01531) 821537.

Cinemas September

Malvern Cinema: Until Sun - Bad News Bears (12A). Daily 3pm. Until Thurs - The United States of Leland (15) Daily 7.30pm, Thurs mat 4pm.

Odeon Worcester: Red Eye (12A) 1.10, 3.10, 5.20, 7.20, 9.15; The 40 Year Old Virgin (15) 1.25, 3.50, 6.10, 8.45; The Business (18) 3.30, 5.50, 8.15; Crash (15) 2.25, 6.35, 8.50; Dukes of Hazzard (12A) 2.00, 4.10, 6.20, 8.55; Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (PG) 1.00, 3.20, 6.00, 8.35, No 8.35 Sat, Sun & Thurs; Shark Boy and Laver Girl in 3D (U) 1.55; The Cave (12A) 3.40, 9.05, No 9.05 Sat & Sun; Bewitched (PG) 12.00, 7.10, No 7.10 Sat, Sun & Mon; Herbie: Fully Loaded (U) 1.35; Madagascar (U) 12.35, 4.40; Fantastic Four (PG) 12.10; Cinderella Man (12A) Sat, Sun & Thurs only 8.35; The Longest Yard (15) Sat, Sun & Thurs Only 8.35; Senior Screen -Kingdom of Heaven (12A) Wed 10.30.

Cineworld Gloucester: Advance screenings - Cinderella Man (12A) Sat & Sun 5.30, 8.30; The Longest Yard (12A) Sat, Sun & Thurs 9.10; The 40 Year Old Virgin (15) 12.45, 3.40, 6.30, 9.15; The Business (18) Fri-Sun 11.40, 2.00, 4.30, 7.00, 9.30, Mon-Thurs 2.00, 4.30, 7.00, 9.30; The Dukes of Hazzard (12A) Fri-Sun 11.20, 1.45, 4.10, 6.35, 9.00, Mon & Weds-Thurs 1.45, 4.10, 6.35, 9.00, Tues 1.45, 4.10; The Cave (12A) Fri & Mon-Thurs 1.50, 4.10, 6.30, 8.50, Sat & Sun 1.50; Bewitched (PG) Fri-Sun 11.30, 1.50, 4.10, 6.30, Mon-Thurs 1.50, 4.10, 6.30; The Island (12A) Fri 8.50, Mon-Weds 8.50; Herbie Fully Loaded (U) Fri-Sun 11.30; Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (PG) Fri-Sun 12.00, 2.40, 5.20, 8.15, Mon-Thurs 2.40, 5.20, 8.15.

Film Shows September

2-Shall we Dance (12A) at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 8pm. £3.50, concs £3 from (01885) 488575.

Pop and Rock September

2-World Cup Discofever at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8pm.

2-Planet Women at The Grove, 8 Avenue Road, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. £7/£5 from 07803 000988.

2-Karaoke at the Cavalry Arms, Malvern. 8pm. Admission free.

2-The Steamin' Heads at the Prancing Pony, Stiffords Bridge. 8.30pm. Admission free.

3-Business as Usual at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

3-Stan Terry, Rod Stewart tribute show at the Sketchley Club, Lower Wick, Worcester. 9pm.

4-King Creole 4-6pm, Kimber 8-8.45pm & Brandon Steep 9-10.15pm at the Morgan, Malvern. Admission free.

5-Soul night at the Abbey, Great Malvern. 7pm. £7.50. In aid of Motor Neurone Disease.

7-Skool Dayz at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8pm.

10-The Collective at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

10-Perry Foster at the Hopton Arms.

Folk and Jazz September

2-Somers Trad Folk Club, the Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. 1st Friday choruses.

4-Jazz night at the Anstruther Theatre, St James's School, West Malvern. 7pm. £10 on the door or from (01684) 567624.

8-Standard jazz at the Mount Pleasant, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. Admission free.

9-11-Bromyard Folk Festival at Bromyard Football Club. £60 weekend, £15-£34 day from (01885) 490323.

9-Somers Trad Folk Club, the Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Singers' night.

Clubs & Societies September

2-Ledbury & District Floral Art Club meet at Ledbury Community Centre. 7pm. Val Gunn - Why did she choose that? Details (01531) 635404.

4-Falconers Country Dance Club meet at the Falcon Hotel, Bromyard. 7.45-10.30pm. Club Callers.

5-Wyche & Colwall Horticultural Society meet at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. Malcolm Edwards - Water Gardens. Non-members £2.50.

5-The Probus Club of Ledbury meet at Burgage Hall, Ledbury. Jim Barnes - Washington DC 1972-4. Details (01531) 635808.

5-Institute of Electrical Engineers (Herefs & Worcs) meet at the Foley Arms Hotel, Malvern. 7.30pm. Jon Isaacs - A Vision of Engineering in Herefs & Worcs in 2016.

6-Ledbury & District Harriers meet at Ledbury Rugby Club, Ross Road for 6-7 mile social run. 7pm.

7-Malvern Family History Group meet at the Methodist Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 7.30pm. Peter Ewence - Early History of Hanley Castle.

8-Ledbury Choral Society starts new season rehearsals at the Methodist Church, The Homend, Ledbury. 7.30pm. New members welcome. Details (01989) 780256.

8-Colwall Bird Survey Group meet at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. John Clews - History & Activity of the RSPB. Visitors £2. Details (01684) 540318/ 540839.

8-Bromesberrow Gardening & Social Club meet at Bromesberrow Village Hall. 7.30pm. Garden lore.

8-Hereford Textile Crafts Group meet at the Young Farmers Club, Three Elms, Hereford. 2-4.30pm. Ann Davies - Rag Rug Romp. Details (01432) 840559.

8-Beacon Camera Club meet at the Lower Wyche Institute, Malvern. 7.45pm. Enrolment & PAGB slide exhibition 2004. Details (01684) 563703.

8-Bosbury WI meet at Bosbury Parish Hall. 7.30pm. Janet Rowlands - Roses & Castles, life on the waterways.

9-Malvern Civic Society meet at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. Peter Ewence - The Early History of Hanley Castle. Visitors £2.

9-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the Brewery Inn, Bye Street, Ledbury. 8pm. L Weeks - Steam cine safari.

10-RSPB Worcs & Malvern members' group meet at Camp Lane, Grimley for a morning walk. 9.30am. Leader: Mike Stephens.

Sales & Bazaars September

3-Table top sale at Colwall British Legion, Crescent Road. Noon-3pm. Tables £5 from 540944. 20p. In aid of Acorns Children's Hospice.

3-Table-top sale at Bromyard Public Hall. 10am-noon. Tables £5 from (01885) 482021. Organised by Bromyard Floral Club in aid of Acorns.

Miscellaneous September

2-Circle dancing at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall. 8-10pm. Details (01684) 891261.

2-Coffee morning at Guildhall, Worcester. 10am-noon. In aid of Worcs Animal Rescue Shelter.

2-Bingo family night out at Corse & Staunton Village Hall. 8pm.

3-Hollybush church fete at Hollybush Church Rooms. 2pm.

3-Supper at The Hacketts, Fromes Hill. 7.30pm. Details (01531) 640288. In aid of St Matthew's Church roof appeal.

3-Open afternoon at the Bibi Boutique, The Southend, Ledbury. 2-5pm. In aid of Tommy's.

3-Upton Garden Club annual show at the Memorial Hall, Old Street. 2-4.30pm.

3&4-Herefordshire Model Aero Club annual show at Rye Meadows, Much Marcle. 9.30am.

3-Malvern Hills Conservators conservation day at Townsend Way, Malvern. Details (01684) 892002.

4-Six villages rounders match at Hasnett Farm, Canon Frome. 2pm. Entertainment, competitions & stalls. In aid of West Midlands Air Ambulance.

4-Fun day at the Cavalry Arms, Malvern. Noon onwards. Admission free.

4-Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. 10am. £2.50 adults, U16s free. Trade buyers from 8.30am £4.

4-The Chubby Brown Experience at the Newtown Club, Newtown Road, Malvern. 8.30pm.

5-Spiritualist Development Circle at the Malvern Integrated Health Centre. 8pm. Details (01905) 457781.

6-Friends Social Group meet at the Kings Head, Sidbury, Worcester. 8.30pm. Details (01905) 345340/452156.

7-Extend, exercises for the active retired. 9.15am at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link & 11am at the Lyttelton Rooms, Great Malvern. Details (01684) 562220.

7-Take 2 Social Group for unattached adults meet at the Northwick, Worcester. 8pm. Details (01905) 427281.

8-Coffee morning & afternoon tea at Wyndcroft, Parkway. 10am-noon & 2-4pm. Organised by Ledbury Mothers' Union in aid of Make Poverty History campaign.

8-Exercise to Music for the Over 50s at the Scout Hut, Redland Road, Malvern Link. 10-11am. Details (01531) 650200.

8-Hot Cha Cha for Beginners dance classes at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern. 7pm. Details (01386) 556665

10&11-Cradley Produce Show at Church Stile Farm. £1.

10-Dowsing workshop at Canon Frome Court, near Ledbury. 10am-4.30pm. £40. Details (01981) 250903.

10-Cradley Village Art Challenge at Cradley Village Hall. 10am-4.45pm. £5. In aid of village hall funds.

10-Barn dance at Callow End Village Hall. £6.50 incl hot dogs from (01905) 830469. Organised by Callow End WI. Bring your own drinks.

For Children September

3-Fun day at Upton Sports Field. 10am-5pm.

4-Fun day at the Cavalry Arms, Malvern. Noon onwards. Admission free.

9-Tots & Toddlers Group meet at Ledbury Baptist Church Hall. 9-11am.

Exhibitions September

Until 3-Homeground, familiar landscapes at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford.

Until 3-Summer Show at the Artistree Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am to 3pm.

10-Unusual wedding dress exhibition at St Mary's Church, Newent.

10-24-Herefordshire Art & Craft Society exhibition at the Green Stage Gallery, Hop Pocket Craft Centre, Bishop's Frome. 2pm. Admission free.

Until 28-The Host of Angels Experience at St Nicholas Church, Earls Croome. Weds, Sat, Sun & BH 2-5pm.

Gardens September

Picton Garden & Old Court Nurseries open daily. Home of the National Collection of Michaelmas Daisies. 11am-5pm. Details (01684) 540416.

Moors Meadow Garden & Nursery open daily. 11am-5pm. Closed Weds & Thurs. Details (01885) 410318.

Barnards Green House, Malvern Thurs 2-6pm. £2.50, children free. Teas.

Until Sept 28-The Bannut, Bringsty, nr Bromyard. Weds, W/end & BH 12.30-5pm. Refreshments. £3 adults, £1.50 children. Details (01885) 482206.

Walks September

2-Meet 10am Pickersleigh Centre, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern for QinetiQ walk, shorter route, 2.5 miles. Details (01684) 567857. Sole Mates.

4-Meet 10.30am Malvern Common, south of St Andrew's Church for five mile morning stroll to east of the Malverns. Leader: David (01684) 574205. Leadon Vale group Ramblers' Assoc.

4-Meet 10.30am Cliffords Mesne Village Hall for three mile walk to the top of May Hill. Leader: David Armstrong.

6-Meet 10am at the Wheatsheaf, Whitbourne by the A44 for four mile walk. Leaders: Joy & Phil (0886) 832774. Powick Parish Ramblers.

7-Meet the New Inn, Storridge for four mile Ageing Well walk. Details (01684) 563321. Organised by Age Concern.

7-Meet 10am Blackhill car park for Mums up the Malverns walk.

7-Meet 2pm Pickersleigh Centre, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern for Tomatoland walk, 1.75 miles. Details (01684) 567857. Sole Mates.

7-Discover Colwall. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for easy seven mile walk with two short climbs. BPL. Leaders: Meryl & Frank (01684) 575114. MHDFS.

10-Meet 10am Talbot Inn, Knightwick for walk in the area including River Teme. Leaders: Pam & Hazel (01684) 576140. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

10-Meet 10am Pickersleigh Centre, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern for Moat Pond walk, 1.5 miles. Details (01684) 567857. Sole Mates.

10-The Common Touch. Meet Imperial Road 9am for seven mile easy walk visiting Hermitage Farm, Croome Park & Pirton Pool. BPL. Leader: Ted (01684) 578870. MHDFS.